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Accused rapist awaits trial date since June
Leon Riley, who was retried and indicted for an assault committed in 2016, presently faces extra weeks in detainment as he anticipates his looming sentence. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Riley’s conviction connected with unlawful sex with a 15-year-old young lady close to Retired people Ocean side quite a while…
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Philippe to bring 4 to 6 inches of rainfall to Antigua and Barbuda
According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami, Florida, as of 5:00 PM (AST) on October 1st, 2023, the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near 16.4 N 59.0 W. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. On the forecast track, the center of Philippe is forecast to pass near…
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Island once known for bird poop, ravenous rats and goats is now a refuge for endangered species
A small island once infested by rats — no, not Manhattan — has been revived into a wildlife refuge for dozens of threatened species. Redonda, an uninhabited, volcanic island that is part of Antigua and Barbuda, was once mined for its abundance of bird poop and later overcome by feral goats and thousands of black…
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Tropical storm watch issued for Antigua and Barbuda
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for Antigua and Barbuda, noting storm-force winds are possible from Tropical Storm Philippe. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The cyclone is south-east of the Leeward Islands. The new advisory will be reflected in the 11am bulletin from the…
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Tropical Storm Watch could be in place today
A Tropical Storm Watch could be issued today for Antigua and Barbuda and other portions of the north east Caribbean. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. According to information from the Antigua and Barbuda’s Meteorological Services, if Tropical Storm Philippe’s forecast path continues to trend towards the islands a watch is…
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Byelection to be held in St. Mary’s South on Oct. 24
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced October 24 as the date for the by-election in St Mary’s South. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. He revealed the date a short while ago during a whistle stop for his party’s caretaker for the constituency, Dwayne George in Urlings. George will vie for…
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Erectile dysfunction linked to sleep. Get more shuteye, watch sparks fly
Struggling between the sheets? Experts say sleep quality could be where the blame lies. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. A recent Stanford University study uncovered a possible link between erectile dysfunction and insomnia — saying that 58% of men suffering from lack of shuteye were also struggling with repeated failure…
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Trinidad grandfather, 62, denied bail for sexually assaulting his granddaughters, 11 and 12
(Trinidad Guardian) — A 62-year-old man was yesterday remanded into custody after appearing virtually before a San Fernando magistrate, charged with three counts of sexual touching and one count of sexual penetration against his 11- and 12-year-old granddaughters respectively. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. In a media release yesterday, the…
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Who could lead the United Nations next? This Caribbean climate leader makes diplomats ‘jump’ with excitement
United Nations CNN — Asked last week if she will run to become the United Nations’ next Secretary General, Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados gave a thumbs up, smiled, and walked away. Unofficially, however, UN insiders say she’s a likely front-runner. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The 2026 selection…
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Antigua and Barbuda ambassador assumes historic 3rd term presidency of OAS permanent council
Sir Ronald Sanders, Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda to the Organization of American States (OAS), is set to create history by assuming the presidency of the OAS Permanent Council for an unprecedented third term. This remarkable achievement marks another significant ‘first’ for Antigua and Barbuda since the OAS expanded its membership 61 years ago. CLICK…
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Skerritts Pasture businessman tells CID that he scaled galvanize fence to escape two masked and armed bandits
(REAL News) – The report of a shooting incident and a businessman running from two masked gunmen is being investigated by the Police. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Reports say the Skerritts Pasture proprietor of Mini Mart, located in that village, complained to the Criminal Investigations Department that, while he…